Moving to Sierra Leone from Bermuda

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bermuda to Sierra Leone — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bermuda to Sierra Leone. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Bermuda and Sierra Leone stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BM
6.2
SL
2.1

Sierra Leone performs significantly better than Bermuda across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BM
4.1t
SL
0.2t

Sierra Leone performs significantly better than Bermuda across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BM
35.9
SL
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BM
4.2%
SL
0.5%

Bermuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Sierra Leone leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BM
7.0%
SL
3.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BM
$99,800
SL
$1,700

Bermuda generally does better on employment & economy, though Sierra Leone leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BM
82.0 yrs
SL
58.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BM
2.2
SL
73.4

Bermuda generally does better on family life, though Sierra Leone leads in education spending.

Data: Office of the Tax Commissioner, Government of Bermuda, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bermuda and Sierra Leone. To live, work, or study long-term in Sierra Leone, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sierra Leone's immigration authority.

Sierra Leone passport

Sierra Leone passport holder visiting Bermuda

Visa Required
Sierra Leone passport holders need a visa to enter Bermuda.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Sierra Leone?

With 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Sierra Leone can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bermuda and Sierra Leone.

Is Sierra Leone safe for expats?

Sierra Leone performs significantly better than Bermuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sierra Leone is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Bermuda.

What language do they speak in Sierra Leone?

Both Bermuda and Sierra Leone share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

BM SL
Population 72,337 8,692,606
Currency Bermudan Dollar (BMD) Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1441 +232
Time zones 1 1